Almost as soon as he received the news that Liang Qichao had gone to Lianyungang and that the Ministry of Finance had returned to Li Lianyun, Liang Shiyi, who had just been re-appointed as the Secretary-General of the Presidential Office, immediately became confused. Although the most important organizations in the Presidential Office were the Secretariat Office and the General Office, known as the Secretariat Office and the General Office. As the "right-hand man" of the Presidential Palace. //www.//The secretary-general is Liang Shiyi, and the army chief Duan Qirui is also in charge of general affairs. It can be said that Secretary-General Liang Da once again showed the power of the early Republic of China.
However, for Liang Shiyi, he knew clearly that he had finally satisfied Yuan Shikai by helping him solve Li Lianyun's matter, and then regained his trust. After the "thorn plum case", Liang Shiyi's first instinct The reaction was that Yuan Shikai sent someone to attempt to assassinate Li Zicheng.
Instinctive fear made Liang Shiyi choose to protect himself by claiming to be ill. In the complicated human relations, it is impossible for Liang Shiyi, who is a big man and a high-ranking official, not to have opponents. For this reason, since the "Sloe Case", he has been cautious about claiming to be ill to protect himself. Avoid any trouble and not see any cronies of generals, division and brigade commanders who come to Beijing, so as to avoid being tabooed by Yuan Shikai again. At the same time, he tried many times to contact Lianyungang to determine the extent of Li Zicheng's injury.
But when there was no news coming over there, he got such news that left him speechless for a while.
The report sent to him by the Bank of Communications. He didn't want to look out of the corner of his eyes; he shook his head in annoyance and said he wouldn't eat the lunch the servant brought him. From morning to night, he sat in his bedroom in a dull mood, bowing his head and thinking hard, puzzled:
"Why did it end in vain in the end?"
The more Liang Shiyi thought about it, the angrier he became.
"Why did Liang Zhuoru get the upper hand!"
He recalled that when the Thornberry incident occurred, Yuan Shikai had asked him if he was willing to go to Shanghai. At that time, he was extremely frightened. It was a dead end. If Li Zicheng died in the hospital as soon as he arrived, those people would not take him to justice and avenge the Li family!
But later, he figured out that there was contact and cooperation between him and Li Lianyun. Even if Li Lianyun died, his subordinates would not only not kill him, but would also need him more, so there was no danger for him to go to Shanghai. Again. Why Yuan Shikai was willing to delegate power to Li was not because of Li Lianyun's 200,000 troops.
"Li Lianyun has strong military strength. As long as he takes the initiative, I will be fine."
Although he thought so, Liang Shiyi decided to "claim illness" after thinking hard. Only in this way could he avoid this turmoil. However, he did not expect that his "claiming illness" and the fact that no one was willing to see Li Zicheng would lead to Li Zicheng's death. Liang Qichao got the opportunity, and Yuan Shikai even made huge concessions to the predicament at hand.
Ministry of Finance!
Originally, Liang Shiyi was thinking of using his status as Secretary-General of the Presidential Palace to establish his own power between Li and Yuan by influencing the Ministry of Transportation and controlling the Ministry of Finance, and then use the dispute between Li and Yuan to ensure his own interests, but now , but the Ministry of Finance became Li Lianyun's.
What does it mean for the Ministry of Finance to belong to Li Lianyun? This means that Li Lianyun's State Council has the power to check and balance the Presidential Office. Unless Li Yuan breaks up, Liang Shiyi will no longer be able to interfere with the Ministry of Finance. After all, the Ministry of Finance will be the most important one to the State Council by then. Organization, how could Li Lianyun allow others to interfere?
Yuan Xiangcheng is confused, isn't he?
When this thought came up in his mind, Liang Shiyi frowned. He realized that Yuan Xiangcheng was confused here and there. It was clearly caused by his sudden illness and indiscriminate treatment!
No, I want to see Yuan Xiangcheng!
so far so good!
Thinking about his previous conversation with Duan Qirui, Yuan Shikai breathed a sigh of relief. Although Duan Qirui had some opinions about him, he still tended to favor him on some issues. It was not surprising that Li Lianyun had his own If he is allowed to intervene in the affairs of the Army Ministry and his own staff, then he will reset the staff. By then, the Beiyang clique will have to fall under the Longhai clique and be arrogant. How could Duan Qirui be willing to do this?
Therefore, for Duan Qirui, the best choice is to follow him, Yuan Shikai, wholeheartedly, rather than beside that young young man.
For Yuan Shikai, he clearly realized that after Liang Qichao arrived in Lianyun this time, as long as Li Zicheng was not seriously injured, he would respond quickly. As soon as he came to Beijing, his State Council would confront the Presidential Office. , at that time, for Yuan Shikai, the safest way is to seize military power laboriously.
As for what you said to Duan Qirui before, and you may make concessions, that is basically trying to trick Duan Qirui. If you make concessions, what more concessions can you make? No matter how much you give in, you cannot give up military power. To give up military power is to stick your neck under someone else's knife.??, I can give in to anything, except military power!
At this moment, someone suddenly reported.
"Secretary-General Liang Shiyi wants to see you!"
Liang Yansun?
Thinking of this "thorn case", Secretary-General Liang Da was so frightened that he "claimed to be sick", but Yuan Shikai frowned. Of course he knew what Liang Yansun was thinking. He was afraid. He was afraid that he would really do it himself. Yes, so he chose to "claim illness". Although he was dissatisfied with him because of this, the anger in his heart eased when he thought that he had not been tired of coping with it in the past few days. Moreover, he would be more dependent on Liang Yansun in the future, and his expression became even brighter. Slowed down.
"Invite him in!"
Minutes later, Liang Shiyi stood in front of Yuan Shikai with a livid face, slowly took out a letter, held it in front of Yuan Shikai with both hands, and said in a sullen voice:
"Please let the president take a look."
Looking at Liang Shiyi's face, Yuan Shikai was stunned. What happened to Liang Yansun? I haven't shown my angry face yet, but he has already shown his anger. This must have been messed up!
???????????????????????????????????? At a glance, he recognized Liang Shiyi's ink marks. Looking at the words above again, the smile that finally appeared on his face disappeared immediately.
"Resignation letter!"
Looking at those words, Yuan Shikai felt cold in his heart
"What is Liang Yansun thinking!"
Yuan Shikai, with a ball of anger rising in his heart, wanted to throw the letter away without reading it. Perhaps because he wanted to show the president's magnanimity, Yuan Shikai still resisted this impulse.
"Yansun, this"
"President, I heard that the President has decided to give in to Li. Shi Yishi does not dare to take up the post of Secretary-General again. Please ask the President to choose another capable person!"
Give in to Li?
Yo? Liang Yansun was thinking about this in his heart, but Yuan Shikai was thinking quietly.
"President, some things can be given away, and some things cannot be given up. Finance is the source of all government. President, do you still remember the financial dilemma of the central government at the beginning of the Republic of China? If there was no financial dilemma at that time, how would Longhai be today? power? If the Ministry of Finance and the national treasury were handed over to Li Lianyun, wouldn¡¯t the president put the presidential palace in the same predicament as before?¡±
Liang Shiyi acted like he was serving the country and the public. Even when he was speaking, his face was full of excitement.
"President, you are smart for a lifetime, but you were confused for a moment! If you give up the Ministry of Finance, Li Lianyun will be satisfied. This concession will let him know the bottom line of the president. By then, what Li Lianyun has done will , that is, lie down in Lianyun and force the president to give up power bit by bit!"
"Damn it! I, Yuan Weiting, am a three-year-old child, and I was so frightened that I fainted after just a few words from you?"
Although his heart trembled with anger at Liang Shiyi's rude words, Yuan Shikai still said with a serious tone:
"Yansun, you can't look at this matter like this. Now, now, national affairs must be the most important thing!"
Then, Yuan Shikai acted like he was serving the country and the public.
"Now that Li Lianyun was stabbed and injured, the extent of his injury is still unknown. If the central government does not make appropriate concessions, this country will be ruined!"
"Is the President worried that Li Lianyun will use his injury as an excuse to refuse to take office in Beijing?"
Liang Shiyi unceremoniously dispelled Yuan Shikai's disguise. Knowing the inside story, he naturally knew what Yuan Shikai's true thoughts were.
"But the President, have you ever thought about whether Li Lianyun would take the opportunity to blackmail you? If Li Lianyun asks for the Ministry of War and the Ministry of the Navy, will the President give up the two ministries to Li Lianyun to appease Li Lianyun?"
Liang Shiyi's words made Yuan Shikai feel dizzy, so he lay down on the chair, closed his eyes, and just breathed heavily.
yes!
If Li Lianyun wants to take over the military power, what should he do then? Could it be thatby then, I'm afraid I'll have to rely on Duan Zhiquan!
But if Duan Zhiquan is facing down, Yuan Shikai no longer dares to think about it. Suddenly, a flash of fear flashes in his heart. Now, what should I do now!
Thought deeply, Yuan Shikai looked at Liang Shiyi and said.
"Zhuoru, I went to Lianyun yesterday!"
"President, are you sure Li Lianyun is really injured?"
Mentioning Li Lianyun's injury, Liang Shiyi's heart flashed with a sneer. No matter what, he must be prevented from getting the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry of Finance belongs to him, Liang Shiyi, and he must not allow others to get involved.
Are you really hurt?
Liang Shiyi's question only made Yuan Shikai frown. His face became more and more ugly with this. This was the question he had been most worried about all along. Was that boy Li Lianyun really injured?
Or, was he really attacked by an assassin?
Who is the biggest beneficiary of the "Sloe Case" now?
It¡¯s not him Yuan Shikai!
Not even the so-called revolutionary party!
It¡¯s Li Lianyun!
After this case, no matter whether Yuan Shikai was willing to give up power or not, in order to appease Li Lianyun, he could only use one or two departments with real power to appease him as Liang Qichao suggested. In this way, Li Lianyun became the biggest culprit in the entire incident. beneficiary.
Who suffered the most in this incident?
It¡¯s not a revolutionary party. For a revolutionary party, if there are too many lice, they won¡¯t bite. But for Yuan Shikai, it was not as simple as having too many lice and not biting anyone. He had to use departments that he didn't need to use to appease Li Lianyun. In this incident, the one who suffered the most was Yuan Shikai!
With the hat of being the real culprit behind the scenes, we have to do everything possible to appease, to please, to
In silence, Yuan Shikai sat there without saying a word. After a long time, Yuan Shikai sneered and then sighed again.
"This let Zhuo Ru test it out!"
Liang Shiyi, who knew Yuan Shikai well, could hear deep dissatisfaction and unwillingness in Yuan Shikai's seemingly sighing words. Yuan Shikai's performance made him sneer in his heart. After all, Yuan Shikai still had his concerns.
¡° Ministry of Finance Li Lianyun wants to get the Ministry of Finance, but I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not that simple. After a second thought, Liang Shiyi took two steps forward, leaned forward slightly, and whispered.
"President, actually, this matter is not without room for maneuver"
Then Liang Shiyi whispered his suggestions to Yuan Shikai, and his suggestions made Yuan Shikai's eyes light up, his face instantly brightened, and he even applauded in the end. Then, he looked up at Liang Shiyi and praised loudly .
"Okay! Yansun, let's do it like this. This is a plan to drain the firepower, but it's really"
Before he finished speaking, a burst of hearty laughter rang out in Jurentang. This burst of laughter made the guards outside Jurentang look at each other, and they could read each other's meaning in each other's eyes. Liang Yansun is indeed Liang Yansun. As soon as he came, the president who had lost his smile for many days suddenly laughed out loud. Others really didn't have this ability!
"This ability is really difficult for others to achieve!"
Almost as soon as the train entered Xuzhou Station on Longhai Road via Jingpu Road, Liang Qichao let out a burst of admiration from the bottom of his heart. As the "Special Envoy of the President", Liang Qichao took an express train, but the carriage was made by Lianyungang Locomotive. The "President's Car" is the most luxurious among the blue steel carriages produced by the factory. The decoration in this carriage shows European luxury. However, along the way, Liang Qichao did not pay attention to the decoration of this carriage. He flipped through some information about the Longhai Line and Li Zicheng that he had obtained before leaving Beijing.
But information is information. If you haven¡¯t seen the Longhai Line with your own eyes, you don¡¯t even know what the Longhai Industrial Belt is. There are high-voltage poles made of steel along the line one after another, and there are many factories along the line, with tall chimneys and huge factory buildings. , all showing the world the magnificence of industrial machines, but for more people, this is shocking.
Liang Qichao, who has traveled all over China and even lived in Japan for many years, has never seen such a dense high-voltage power grid and speeding trains in Japan. Looking at everything outside the car window, Liang Qichao finally understood why Xu Shuzheng came to Longhai for the first time. At that time, people would be left with the exclamation that "the general traveled all over the country and found that industry was gathered in Longhai."
¡°To develop industry, we still have to rely on people like Li Lianyun!¡±
As the train passed by at high speed, looking at the factory area outside the window, Liang Qichao was like everyone who came to Longhai for the first time, and he uttered such an exclamation in his heart. In addition to the exclamation, he even couldn't help but imagine, what if Li Lianyun was this person? If he had been born 30 years earlier, perhaps the outcome of the Westernization Movement in the Qing Dynasty would have been very different. Sheng Xuanhuai, who was famous for being "good at running industries", had far less achievements in decades than in three years. Moreover, according to newspaper reports, Longhai The factory area is not limited to one city or one place, but an industrial belt with railways as its veins.
In the past three years, relying on the convenient transportation advantages of the Longhai Railway, the rich coal resources in Lieshan and Huainan, the rich iron ore resources in Huoqiu, and the leading role of the Lianyungang Industrial Zone, the Longhai Railway has rapidly become prosperous. , in the past three years, as the Longhai Railway extended to the inland of China, the tax-free station land along the line has become China's most important industrial area, and it is also a mining area.
"Li Zhiyuan is lucky. It can even be said that China is lucky. According to the "Longhai Railway Road Construction Agreement", the railway company's material land also enjoys preferential conditions related to station land, andIn half of these road material lands, mineral deposits were subsequently discovered. The minerals mined from the mines on the road material lands were directly transported to the nearest station land via narrow-gauge railways, where they were smelted in factories on the land, and then processed. The railway is transported to various factories and enterprises along the line, and is eventually processed into industrial products for domestic marketing via the railway, or exported overseas from Lianyungang"
In Liang Qichao's mind, the descriptions of the Longhai Industrial Belt mentioned in the information emerged. Among those adjectives, the Longhai Railway, which has already passed through Chang'an and is being built towards Baoji and Lanzhou, is the railway that spans China. The dragon's spine of the industrial belt in the middle, and the narrow-gauge railways that extend to various mining areas are the ribs of this giant dragon's body. The rich mineral resources, agricultural resources, and human resources along the line have become the driving force for the development of this giant dragon. Power, all these constitute its dragon body, and the factory area distributed at the "spine" of the dragon's spine continuously provides energy for the dragon. All factors contribute to the dragon's soaring.
"If this Longhai Railway continues to stretch across the land of China"
Suddenly, an idea came to Liang Qichao's mind. His idea was very simple, that is, if the Longhai Railway continues to be built, it will not only build the Longhai Railway, but also build it to Sichuan, Hubei, Hunan, and even To the whole of China, by then, this giant dragon will become bigger and bigger, and eventually, this giant dragon will become the whole of China. If it is like this along the railway line, by then, it will no longer be "when the train moves, "Ten thousand taels of gold", but the appearance of "Once the railway is built, the whole country will be strong".
"You should have come to Lian Yun earlier!"
Suddenly, Liang Qichao regretted it, because while he secured the Ministry of Finance for Li Lianyun, he handed over the Ministry of Communications with a "small Ministry of Finance" to Yuan Shikai, which meant that the Longhai Railway could no longer be repaired. Going down, a Longhai road has forced Yuan Shikai to give up the position of Prime Minister to Li Zicheng. If the Longhai Road expands to the whole of China, by then, the position of President may be
Just as I was deep in thought, the scenery outside the car window slowed down, and the train slowly began to slow down. As the train slowed down, the scenery outside the car window changed to green. Everywhere you looked, it was green. Sea, lush woods are distributed on both sides of the road, the railway even begins to slowly descend, high stone walls begin to appear on both sides of the road, and dense woods are still on the stone walls. When the train completely enters the stone wall passage, Liang Qichao hears A voice came from the loudspeaker in the carriage.
¡°Dear passengers, the destination of this train has arrived at Lianyungang Central Station. Thank you for taking this train¡±